On February 15th, 2022, the legendary singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams will grace the stage of the Virginia Theatre. Known for her gritty voice and powerful storytelling, Williams seemlessly blends folk, blues, rock, and country to create …
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The Overture: December 6-12
Plan out your week in live music with the help of The Overture, the last one of this year.
Check out the fuzz-filled new release from Bumps and Otter
Bumps and Otter — the new experimental, bass heavy, drum-filled project from Matthis Helmick, Roy Ewing, and Derek Niedringhaus — has released their first bit of music. Prairie Games is a short 5 track EP featuring an eclectic …
Listen to the first episode of The Polyvinyl Podcast
Champaign independent record label Polyvinyl has dropped the first episode of their new podcast The Polyvinyl Podcast. The show chronicles the label’s growth over the last 25 years and features interviews with the founders, artists, and “folks …
An album recorded in Urbana is nominated for a Grammy
SuperBlue, the new album from Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter has been nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 64th Grammy Awards. The album was recorded and mixed in two weeks by Anthony Gravino over …
Funk and soul legends Earth, Wind & Fire coming to State Farm Center in May
The iconic Earth, Wind & Fire is coming to Champaign in May to perform at the State Farm Center. The concert will be held on May 6th, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be going …
Listen to “Reason” by Angela Palivos, one of the winners of the Sweetwater songwriting contest
Mahomet-based singer-songwriter Angela Palivos has won the 2021 Sweetwater songwriting contest alongside two other winners. Her song “Reason” — co-written with her husband Kevin Sisney — is a self-described “gypsy blues” song, with a driving bass …
The Overture: November 29-December 5
Lots of great choices this week in live music, highlighted by Rail Fest ending the weekend strong on Sunday.
Don’t forget about record stores this Black Friday
Black Friday — if you partake in shopping — can be an incredibly stressful and chaotic event. If you decide to venture out into the madness of the “holiday,” it’s important to remember to shop small as …
The Overture: November 22-28
The holiday week boasts no shortage of live music. Plan out your week with the help of The Overture.